How do I say this in English in a natural/colloquial way?
So I want to say: My friend and I hang out about three to four times a year so there's usually some months' time/gap before we meet each other again. But this time, I'm seeing her after only a few days since we last hung out.
***I've never met her again this early.***
"**This is the shortest gap of time** we're seeing each other again."
Is this a right way to say what I want to say? (I guess not.)
Or what's a better and natural expression? Thanks in advance for your answer!
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The second option is much better. The first option is not correct
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I might leave out the part after "year", since it's probably already understood 3-4 times a year means there are months between each visit. (At least, that is how I understood what you meant.) You could say, "My friend and I usually hang out for a day or two about three to four times a year. But this time, I'm going to see her again in in a couple of days".. (I think it's unclear whether you hang out for a day, a few days or a week) It's not a big deal. However, I don't think you need so say as much. You could also just say the first sentence, since if you hang out 3-4 days a year, and you're going to hang out again in a couple of days, that could count as part of the recent visit.
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This is the soonest I have every seen her. Your listener will know what you mean.
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Maybe something like...
We normally see each other once every few months but I'm seeing her again tomorrow which makes it twice in one week.
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